Open mike 06/01/2016
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The major world risks in 2016
Ad reviews Eurasia’s appraisal of global risks the world faces in 2016.
The China Stockmarket crisis
Overnight there has been further turmoil on the Chinese Stock exchange with stocks plummeting 7% before trading was stopped. And things may only get worse when a 6 month ban on trading by major stock owners is lifted.
Open mike 05/01/2016
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The difference between a terrorist and a good old boy
In the US of A the armed invasion of a State Building by a group determined to hold onto the building has been met with no response from the police.
Barbaric Death Cult or friend and ally?
Spot the difference.
Open mike 04/01/2016
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Jeremy Corbyn’s first hundred days
Jeremy Corbyn has recently experienced his 100th day in office as Labour Leader. And despite many predictions of his untimely demise the impression is that he may just hold on and make a difference,
Open mike 03/01/2016
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The myth of drug dependancy and poverty
New research from Morgan Foundation suggests that poverty can be alleviated by increasing incomes and that the beneficiaries will be children of poor families not vendors of alcohol and cigarettes.
The great carbon credit swindle
On December 17, 2015 the Government released a series reports suggesting that New Zealand is complying with Kyoto Protocol obligations. A dig into the reports confirms however that the compliance is in name only and is for spin purposes rather than a real attempt at addressing the world’s most pressing problem.
Open mike 02/01/2016
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Open mike 01/01/2016
Happy New Years people. May it be a good one.
Sir Lynton Crosby and Dame Paula Rebstock
The British Conservative Government and the New Zealand National Government have both rewarded their friends with titles.
The ten most commented on Standard posts in 2015
The Standard’s ten most commented posts in 2015.
Open mike 31/12/2015
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The Standard’s ten most popular blog posts of 2015
The ten most popular Standard posts of 2015 based on page views.
Open mike 30/12/2015
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Merry f&*king christmas from Jonathan Pie
Jonathan Pie in his own way celebrates the event that is Christmas
The media in 2015
Some random musings on what happened in New Zealand’s media this year.
Open mike 29/12/2015
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John Key – the White Ribbon Ambassador
A comprehensive run through of behaviours and attitudes associated with a White Ribbon ambassador.
Rudd v Clark
Helen Clark is considered to be to be a front runner for the position of next United Nations Secretary General. But Kevin Rudd is also being talked about as a candidate. And if his previous behaviour is repeated it could be an interesting contest.
Open mike 28/12/2015
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We will always have Paris
COP21 provided welcome commitment by the world’s nations to do something meaningful about climate change. But this is not enough. So what next?
Open mike 27/12/2015
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Guest Post: Employment and Unemployment
Incognito on the meaning of work and unemployment at a time of increasing change.
Open mike 26/12/2015
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Banksy on Christmas
Merry Christmas …
Open mike 25/12/2015
Merry Christmas one and all!
On the twelfth day of Christmas AFFCO gave two of its workers …
AFFCO clearly lacks any sense of a christmas spirit when dealing with its workers.
Open mike 24/12/2015
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Kim Dotcom to be extradited?
The District Court has ruled in favour of Kim Dotcom being extradicted.
Treachery and silly season political snippets
There’s still a few MPs “on duty”. Their function is to maintain the semblance of active government and to roll out a bunch of announcements they hope will escape full scrutiny.
Open mike 23/12/2015
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Open mike 22/12/2015
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